Tottenham XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest | OneFootball

Dominic Solanke has teased a return after ankle injury

Dominic Solanke is still not ready to return for Tottenham against Nottingham Forest, despite teasing a comeback on social media.

Solanke has been out since August with an ankle injury but this week posted an image of himself playing football with the caption of two hourglasses.

"When he is training fully with the team, that is when I will say something,” Frank said in his pre-match press conference.

Destiny Udogie is out until January after suffering a hamstring injury and his absence leaves Spurs short of options at full-back, with Djed Spence and Pedro Porro facing a busy festive period.

Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain long-term absentees, with Frank not offering a timeline for their return.

Spurs are enjoying something of a mini-revival after back-to-back wins at home to Brentford and Slavia Prague.

They have scored five times without reply in those two games to give Frank some breathing space.

Xavi Simons has also started to find some momentum after scoring his first two goals in a Spurs shirt.

Frank is still figuring out his best attacking combination, but with Simons and Mohammed Kudus showing an impressive understanding he has something to build around.

Johnson could return on the left wing after missing Tuesday’s win over Slavia Prague, while Joao Palhinha is an option in midfield should Frank look to add stability in the centre of the park.

Tottenham predicted XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Palhinha, Kudus, Simons, Johnson, Richarlison

Injured: Kulusevski, Solanke, Udogie, Maddison, Dragusin, Takai

Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Venue: City Ground, Nottingham

How to watch: Sky Sports+